Domestic Abuse: Recognize, Respond, Rescue

Domestic Abuse: Recognize, Respond, Rescue
Author: Darby A. Strickland
Publisher: Resources for Changing Lives
Total Pages:
Release: 2018-05-31
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 9781629953281

Abuse in a marriage is a difficult problembut there is comfort in knowing that the Bible points the way toward answers. While it may not use the language of victims and abusers, it has plenty to say about the oppressed and their oppressors, and how much God opposes oppression. Experienced family counselor Darby Strickland shows counselors and concerned family and friends how to recognize and uncover abuse, then uses Scripture to show what is truly happening in oppressive marriages. She explains how abuse confuses the oppressed into thinking they are to blame, then equips us to be the wise, informed defenders and advocates they need. Learn how to walk patiently with victims and guide abusers toward repentance, through Strickland's concrete suggestions for comforting and protecting the oppressed while reorienting the heart of the oppressor.

Is it Abuse?

Is it Abuse?
Author: Darby A. Strickland
Publisher:
Total Pages:
Release: 2020
Genre: Church work with abused women
ISBN: 9781629956947

"Providing practical tools and exercises, counselor Darby Strickland shows how anyone can recognize clues suggesting abuse, identify oppressive behavior, and work with a victim to bring clarity, help, and healing"--

Domestic Abuse: Help for the Sufferer

Domestic Abuse: Help for the Sufferer
Author: Darby A. Strickland
Publisher: Resources for Changing Lives
Total Pages:
Release: 2018-05-31
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 9781629953250

Domestic abuse is a heartbreaking and very prevalent issueand, sadly, it is no stranger to Christian marriages. Though they are filled with both oppressors and oppressed, many churches have little to say on this issue. If you are being oppressed, this can leave you feeling isolated and alone . . . but you're not alone. Scripture has much to say about your experience, your safety, and God's heart for youhe does not blame you for your suffering and does not tolerate oppression. In fact, he wants to rescue you. Experienced family counselor Darby Strickland helps you to cut through confusion, speak out and find support, and then determine your next steps. God knows the suffering and wounds of oppression, and he delights in redeeming and rescuingespecially his heartbroken children.

Becoming a Church that Cares Well for the Abused

Becoming a Church that Cares Well for the Abused
Author: Brad Hambrick
Publisher: B&H Publishing Group
Total Pages: 157
Release: 2019-06-04
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 1535988150

Is your church prepared to care for individuals who have experienced various forms of abuse? As we continue to learn of more individuals experiencing sexual abuse, domestic violence, and other forms of abuse, it’s clear that resources are needed to help ministries and leaders care for these individuals with love, support, and in cooperation with civil authorities. This handbook seeks to help the church take a significant step forward in its care for those who have been abused. Working in tandem with the Church Cares resources and videos, this handbook brings together leading evangelical trauma counselors, victim advocates, social workers, attorneys, batterer interventionists, and survivors to equip pastors and ministry leaders for the appropriate initial responses to a variety of abuse scenarios in churches, schools, or ministries. Though the most comprehensive training is experienced by using this handbook and the videos together, readers who may be unable to access the videos can use this handbook as a stand-alone resource.

Reclaim Your Marriage

Reclaim Your Marriage
Author: Jenny Solomon
Publisher: New Growth Press
Total Pages: 170
Release: 2022-04-25
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 1645072282

When your husband struggles with pornography, your world is shattered.Where can you go with your grief, insecurities, fear, and even anger? Jenny Solomon comes alongside hurting wives and gently encourages them to bring their pain to God, who is able to reclaim their marriage.

Married for God

Married for God
Author: Christopher Ash
Publisher: Crossway
Total Pages: 158
Release: 2016-08-15
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 1433550814

A Good Marriage Begins with God. It is our natural tendency to seek personal happiness and satisfaction in marriage. We often give our own needs, wants, and goals first priority. But what is God's design for our marriages? With clarity and conviction, Christopher Ash turns us away from marriage for ourselves and toward marriage in the service of God. With practical applications for everyday life, Ash shows us God's purposes and patterns for every part of the marriage relationship. By realigning our hopes, expectations, and goals for marriage according to the Bible, we will discover the deep joy and lasting fulfillment that comes from a God-centered marriage.

The Heart of Domestic Abuse: Gospel Solutions for Men Who Use Control and Violence in the Home

The Heart of Domestic Abuse: Gospel Solutions for Men Who Use Control and Violence in the Home
Author: Chris Moles
Publisher: Focus Publishing (MN)
Total Pages:
Release: 2015-09-10
Genre:
ISBN: 9781936141272

Domestic abuse and violence are on the rise in our culture today, and just as prevalent in the church. With an estimated one-fourth of women in the church living with abuse and violence, pastors and biblical counselors need to have the resources to offer hope and help. It is time for godly men in the church to call abusive men to repentance and accountability. Here is a valuable resource for every church leader and Christian man.

When Home Hurts

When Home Hurts
Author: Jeremy Pierre
Publisher: Christian Focus
Total Pages: 256
Release: 2021-09-10
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 9781527107229

Dealing wisely with domestic abuse in the church

Is It My Fault?

Is It My Fault?
Author: Lindsey A. Holcomb
Publisher: Moody Publishers
Total Pages: 242
Release: 2014-05-01
Genre: Family & Relationships
ISBN: 0802485618

Is it My Fault? proclaims the gospel of healing and hope to victims who know too well the depths of destruction and the overwhelming reality of domestic violence. At least one in every three women have been beaten, coerced into sex, or abused in their lifetime. The effects of domestic violence are physical, social, emotional, psychological, and spiritual, and can have long-lasting distressing consequences. It is common for victims of domestic violence to suffer from ongoing depression and recurring nightmares, self-harm, such as cutting, panic attacks, substance abuse, and more. This book exists to address the abysmal issues of domestic violence using the powerful and transforming biblical message of grace and redemption. Is It My Fault? convincingly shows that the Lord is the only one who can heal the despairing victim. It deals with this devastating problem and sin honestly and directly without hiding its prevalence today.

It's Not Just You

It's Not Just You
Author: Ashley Chesnut
Publisher: B&H Publishing Group
Total Pages: 264
Release: 2021-08-03
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 1087713471

There's no way other women are struggling sexually like I am. Who could I even talk to about this? Isn't this a guy's issue? For too long, Christian women have assumed they’re outliers in their sexual struggles. This assumption (along with shame) often keeps them silent, leaving them to face the battle all by themselves. But if any of this sounds familiar, you’re not the only one. Whether your struggles take the form of masturbation, pornography, same sex attraction, or sexual fantasies, it’s not just you. These temptations are common not only for men in the church, but many women, too. So how do we fight against sexual sin as women? What do we do when there’s a disconnect between what the Bible says and how we live and feel? Or, if we lead a woman struggling in this way, how do we aid her in the battle? Written from the trenches of ministering to young women, young adult minister Ashley Chesnut explores why sexual sin is “sin” in the first place, what sex really is, and how Scripture speaks into topics like masturbation, oral sex, and sex robots—even when those words aren’t found in the Bible. God has already won the war against sin, and as you examine His Word along with Ashley, you’ll be equipped to battle against sexual sin and to aid other sisters in the fight. No, it’s not just you. And yes, you can take steps toward victory. Right now.